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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,380.24 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,380.24 and 372.06 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,380.24 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,380.24 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,380.24 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 513,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,532.09/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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